Preventing School Violence A SelfAssessment Approach provides readers with a researchbased riskmanagement model designed to prevent school shootings. The selfassessment tool is adapted from a protocol developed by Tom McWeeney, which has been used to assess the readiness of FBI field offices to prevent terrorist attacks in the USA. Through extensive research, realworld application, and collaboration with Dale Watson, the former assistant director of the FBI, and Professor McWeeney, author Mark Harrington has modified this method with the express goal of reducing instances of school violence.Opening chapters share Dr. Harringtons experiences in the field and introduce the selfassessment tool. They underscore the importance for schools and organizations to be well prepared to respond not only to highrisk/highconsequence situations but also lowrisk/highconsequence situations. The book shares key data from FBI reports regarding preattack behaviors of active shooters. Additional chapters outline the attributes of a successful selfassessment program and how to reimagine and rework security measures, including law enforcement/security presence, exercises and drills, surveillance, and more.The text walks readers through the criteria for an effective selfassessment approach intelligence, mental health services, administrative support, training, and crisis plan considerations. They learn how gangs in schools and neighborhood ties can influence safety and security on school...

Binding: Paperback;164 pages; Publisher: Cognella Inc.; Classification: N/A; Weight: 417.56 g; Dimensions: N/A

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